Top Tokyo Prefecture Rail Tours

Mt. Takao is a spiritual mountain located west of Tokyo. It is about one hour from Shinjuku by train. There is an old temple named Yakuoin, built in the 7th century. The mountain was considered sacred, and its nature has been preserved for more than 1300 years. This mountain has various hiking trails, some along the river and some along the ridge. If climbing up the trail is difficult, you can take a cable car, which makes climbing much easier. The guide can explain both the nature and spiritual meaning of this mountain. You can see beautiful nature and a holy temple.

We go to Izakaya and snack bar hopping in the smallest city in Tokyo, KOMAE. Yakitori, teppanyaki and more I guide you popular local restaurants.

【Ghibli Museum Guided Tour】 ▪️Guaranteed Entry with Reserved Tickets --------- Welcome! I offer personalized Tokyo experiences. My most popular service is the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka Tour, including reserved tickets, support at Mitaka Station, and helpful guidance before and after your visit. Step into the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli and enjoy immersive exhibits, photo spots, and its magical atmosphere. 【 SPRING NOTE 】 Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons to visit this area. If the timing is right, you may also enjoy cherry blossoms at Inokashira Park, right next to the museum. With 20+ years of local knowledge, I also introduce Mitaka and nearby Kichijoji to enrich your day. Local walks, translation, and voice-over services are also available. I look forward to welcoming you. Maximum 5 guests, first-come, first-served.

I am a descendant of the Tachibana family, a retainer of the Yanagawa clan in Fukuoka. I am a descendant of the samurai, and I will be guiding the samurai. 　We will visit the Sengoku period history museum and the Hojo clan's Sengoku castle, and learn about the samurai and their castles for battle in the Sengoku period. 　The Sengoku period was a time when samurai were active and lively. Study that period.This tour is not a sightseeing trip, it is an educational one. 　You will tour the exhibits and ruins while listening to a custom-made audio guide.Sometimes we will also provide oral explanations.

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Jindaiji is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Tokyo. And from the 8th century, it has housed the oldest national treasure of a statue of Buddha in Eastern Japan. This temple is located less than an hour from the heart of Tokyo and miraculously preserves a rich woodland grove, blessed with spring water. From ancient times, Jindaiji has combined a sanctuary of peace and prayer with a gathering place for multitudes seeking faith & assurance in life. When you visit this temple, take a deep breath, in calm moments, you can separate yourself from your busy life. We will enjoy gourmet local culture at my favorite restaurant. Extremely local cuisine. Jindaiji temple is surrounded by the beauties of nature.

Step back in time on a private guided tour of the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum and discover how Japanese homes and lifestyles evolved from the Edo period to modern day. Choose between hotel pickup or meeting your guide at the museum’s entrance before traveling by train and bus like a local. Explore Edo-period residences like the Yoshino and Tsunashima homes, then see the shift to Western-influenced and hybrid architecture at places like the De Lalande and Mitsui Hachiroemon Residences. Visit the Takahashi Korekiyo Residence and learn about his life and the 1936 February 26 Incident. In the East Zone, stroll past old-fashioned stores and a restored bathhouse, discovering what daily life was like before modern conveniences. Finally, explore modern-style homes and hear how housing trends have changed in Tokyo. With a private guide, enjoy a personalized and engaging journey into Japan’s architectural and cultural history.